Rising Stars 2022 | Investment Company Institute | 9 September 2022 | Virtual Event

This year, for the first time ever, we will have its own dedicated two-day virtual conference, where honorees — along with fellow attendees — will hone their leadership skills and expand their professional knowledge through engaging interactive sessions.

The Bond Buyer recognizes RISING STARS as the next generation of municipal finance professionals, all under the age of 40, who are making a difference in the community.

These conversations will yield actionable insights:
• skills to lead and succeed
What are key issues leaders face and how can they define their personal leadership narrative and align their values and strengths with career goals?
• ESG trends — now and in the future
What are the current ESG trends and what role will “sustainable investing” play in the future of municipal finance?
• The state of DE&I in the muni community
How is the muni community making headway when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion — and what strategies can yield greater progress?

Celebrate the municipal finance leaders of tomorrow while networking and participating in sessions built around personal and professional development. This is your destination to sharpen leadership skills and gain a greater awareness of market trends through in-depth discussions with leading muni experts and peers.

2022 Speakers

Jonathan Azoff, CTP
Chief of Finance & Senior Counsel, Ohio Treasurer of State

Giedre Ball
Debt Manager, MWAA

Ryan Barrow
Executive Director, Office of Financial Management, Commonwealth of Kentucky

Chris Bergstrom
Executive Director, UBS Financial Services Inc.

Jonathan Bradley
Vice President, US Public Finance, Assured Guaranty

Luke Brewer
Debt Specialist - Controller’s Office of Public Finance, City & County of San Francisco

James Carter
Director, Academy Securities

Kevin Chen
Executive Director of Fixed Income - Municipal Bonds, IHS Markit

Alice Cheng
SVP, Citi

Lisa Eisenberg
Director of Debt Management, Ohio Treasurer’s Office

Lindsay Evans
Managing Director, Hilltop Securities Inc.

Lynne Funk
Innovation Editor, The Bond Buyer

Kyle Glazier
Washington Bureau Chief, The Bond Buyer

John Markowitz
Assistant Treasurer, Transurban North America

James McIntyre
Chief Strategy Officer, Inclusive Prosperity Capital

Joanie Monaghan
Director, S&P Global

Omid Rahmani
Associate Director, U.S. Public Finance, Fitch Ratings

Aycha Sawa CPA, CIA
Comptroller, City of Milwaukee

Michael Scarchilli
Editor in Chief, The Bond Buyer

Charles Stavitski
Executive Vice President, Roosevelt & Cross

Tyler Kalachnik
Partner, Ice Miller LLP

Casey Turner
Team Lead, PNC

David Cantamessa
Senior Fixed Income Analyst, Municipal Evaluations, ICE Data Services

Brett Bolton
Vice President, Federal Legislative and Regulatory Policy, Bond Dealers of America

Adam Harden
Partner, Locke Lord LLP

Safi Najdawi
Director, RBC Capital Markets

Jade Turner-Bond
Partner, Nixon Peabody LLP

Raquel Wilson
Assistant Vice President, Paralegal, Build America Mutual Assurance Company

2022 Sponsors

• Academy Securities
• Assured Guaranty
• BDA
• BAM
• Fitch Ratings
• Hilltop Securities
• Masterson Advisors
• Nixon Peabody
• PNC
• Roosevelt & Cross
• S&P Global Ratings
• Transurban
• UBS